Russia's Cultural Sovereignty as the Basis for Strengthening Global Cooperation and Dialogue in the Sphere of Culture: On the 80th Anniversary of UNESCO

The article pays special attention to the role of UNESCO in shaping global cultural policy, especially in light of the approaching 80th anniversary of the organization, taking into account the context of preserving and developing cultural diversity and spiritual heritage of mankind. The article examines the importance of Russia's cultural sovereignty as a system of basic values of society in strengthening international cooperation and dialogue of cultures. On the eve of the 80th anniversary of UNESCO, key initiatives and projects of Russia aimed at preserving and developing cultural heritage, as well as supporting the diversity of forms of cultural expression in the international environment, including the global information space of the Internet, are considered. The novelty of this study lies in its implementation on the eve of the important 80th anniversary of UNESCO. This allows us to consider the issue of Russia's cultural sovereignty in a new context. This aspect emphasizes the significance of the historical moment and the need to rethink the role of Russia's cultural sovereignty for the world community in the context of globalization. The work involves a set of general methods of scientific knowledge and the dialectical method. The principles of cultural sovereignty, such as the protection of national cultural heritage, support for cultural diversity and protection of traditional values, are analyzed. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that celebrating the 80th anniversary of UNESCO, the world community has a unique opportunity to rethink the contribution of this organization to the preservation of cultural heritage and the development of intercultural dialogue. In the context of globalization, when cultural values face the processes of cultural expansion, the cultural sovereignty of Russia plays an important role in preserving national identity and traditions. In 2025, it is planned to implement a joint project of UNESCO and Interpol "Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Property. This Project is a striking example of successful international cooperation in the field of cultural heritage protection. Such initiatives demonstrate the importance of collective efforts to protect world cultural values and return lost heritage. In conclusion, recommendations are presented for the preservation, protection and popularization of the diversity of forms of cultural expression and the cultural sovereignty of the Russian Federation as a basis for strengthening global cooperation and dialogue in the field of culture.

cultural sovereignty, UNESCO, Russian Federation, international cooperation, dialogue of cultures, Interpol, cultural diversity, cultural heritage, digital cultural heritage, globalization